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AI Breakthrough Predicts and Prevents Plasma Disruptions in Fusion Reactors, Scientists Claims (www.vice.com)
submitted 1 year ago by Squire1039@lemm.ee to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Scientists at Princeton University have developed an AI model that can predict and prevent plasma instabilities, a major hurdle in achieving practical fusion energy.

Key points:

  • Problem: Plasma escaping containment in donut-shaped tokamak reactors disrupts fusion reactions and damages equipment.
  • Solution: AI model predicts instabilities 300 milliseconds before they happen, allowing for adjustments to keep plasma contained.
  • Significance: This is the first time AI has been used to proactively prevent tearing instabilities in fusion experiments.
  • Future: Researchers hope to refine the model for other reactors and optimize fusion reactions.
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[–] dbilitated@aussie.zone 77 points 1 year ago

the reaction stops and there's no fissile material anywhere.

this is the whole point of fusion. they didn't have fusion at Chernobyl.

we don't think you're some sage for knowing AI can hallucinate, and this isn't a large language model so hallucinations aren't even remotely relevant. much like Chernobyl.